Law Clerkships

Our office handles a wide range of cases, and we serve clients from diverse backgrounds. Law clerks will assist in providing direct services to community members and will work on projects that highlight distinct civil rights issues that range from interacting with local and federal law enforcement to securing the rights of Muslims to practice their religion freely in the public sphere, schools, places of employment, prisons, and other institutions.

Law clerks will work closely with CAIR staff on resolving cases of discrimination reported to the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough intakes by communicating with and counseling a diverse group of community members

Research Discrimination, Constitutional, Employment, Immigration, and National Security law, etc.

All CAIR law clerks are required to assist in general duties such as outreach, answering phones, and other office tasks. CAIR law clerks may be asked to participate in events outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications:

Current law students enrolled in a J.D./L.L.M. program (or those who have completed one of these programs and are looking for a post-bar opportunity)

While CAIR-SFBA does not compensate law clerks, we encourage candidates to apply for funding through scholarships and/or fellowships. For more information, contact your law school career services office.

Clerkships typically last from 10-12 weeks depending on the student’s academic calendar. Hours for an academic term clerkship are 10-15 hours per week and 30-35 hours for a summer clerkship.

To apply, complete the Law Clerkship Application Form, and email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to arafiqi@cair.com. Note “Law Clerk Application Materials” in the subject line. We will contact you once we have received all of your materials.